MR DIY International brings high-quality, affordable products to customers worldwide, building on its proud beginnings in Malaysia. Over the years, MR DIY has grown into a trusted household name with a global footprint of more than 4,000 stores across Asia, Europe, and beyond—including key markets such as Turkey, Spain, Poland, Bangladesh, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, India, and Cambodia.

With a dedicated team of over 20,000 employees, MR DIY International serves more than 80 million customers annually. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value and convenience, making everyday essentials and innovative products accessible to communities everywhere.

The Non-Trade Procurement Assistant Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing non-trade procurement activities to support the operations and growth of a leading home improvement retail chain. The role requires strong procurement expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and excellent communication and presentation skills to deliver cost efficiencies, process improvements, and strategic sourcing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, assess, and onboard reliable suppliers for non-trade goods and services (store fixtures, IT, warehouse systems, services, etc.)
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and ensure continuous quality improvements
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operational needs and business scalability

Procurement Operations & Negotiation

• Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition to contract award for non-trade categories
• Negotiate favourable pricing, service levels, and contractual terms to achieve cost savings and business value
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and governance standards
• Drive innovative sourcing strategies to optimize quality, speed, and cost

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with departments (retail operations, marketing, IT, projects) to understand procurement requirements and provide effective solutions
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities
• Prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations and reports to leadership on procurement initiatives and outcomes

Reporting, Analysis & Process Improvement

• Report procurement KPIs, vendor performance data, and savings achieved to management
• Analyse supplier evaluation results and market trends to inform sourcing decisions
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve procurement processes, cost structures, and operational efficiencies

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Has 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in retail or home improvement sectors
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and systematic, with strong project management abilities
• Agile, proactive and has a solution-mindset
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and other procurement tools